Their first release was a double-A-side 7" single on Off The Wall (later signed to Peacefrog) that had two tracks: "Twice" and "Test".
Nagano was born and raised in Göteborg to a Japanese father and American mother. She grew up listening to American folk, but always had an affinity for R&B. Keyboardist Wirenstrand spent his childhood in Småland before moving to Göteborg where listened to a lot of Swedish folk music before getting into electronic music. Bodin grew up listening to early hip-hop and jazz. Fredrik was influenced by experimental, noise and electro house.
Nagano and Bodin play live with José González. Bodin also drums with Peps Perrson, a Swedish blues/reggae artist. Swedish electronic jazz duo Koop's albums Waltz for Koop and Koop Islands feature Yukimi Nagano's vocals on several tracks.
The band collaborated with Gorillaz on two tracks ("Empire Ants" and "To Binge") from their 2010 released album, Plastic Beach. Little Dragon also collaborated with Maximum Balloon (the solo project of David Andrew Sitek, producer and member of TV On the Radio), for one track entitled "If You Return". In 2011, the band's collaboration with SBTRKT on "Wildfire" was released as the lead single from his self-titled début LP.
Let Go
Little Dragon Lyrics
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But where?
I've forgotten to check
To follow the hum and the rain
To follow the drummer
We lie
So in love
But this love is not for everyone
Don't want it ever to stop
Daylight spring 'em up along
I did and my work began to go, oh
And if I ever did you wrong
It's rain on
Let go of everything I know
I know you're catchin' up soon
Sweet nights with you
Let go so the rain may yawn
We're spoiled and break on here, on here
Do you feel so immortal?
So real?
Pushing under the rain
Feeling thunder and pain
Oh, I've forgotten to follow the drum
I'm laying here falling in love
Draggin' along
Don't want it ever to stop
Daylight spring 'em up along
I did and my work began to go, oh
And if I ever did you wrong
It's rain on
Let go of everything I know
I know you're catchin' up soon
Sweet nights with you
Let go so the rain may yawn
We're spoiled and break on here, on here
On here, on here
On here, on here
Let go of everything I know
I know you're catchin' up soon
Sweet nights with you
Let go so the rain may yawn
We're spoiled and break on here, on here
The lyrics of Little Dragon's song "Let Go" suggest a longing for a lost love, someone who has disappeared suddenly without a trace. The singer seems to be searching for this person, following the "hum and the rain" and the beat of the drums. They are so in love that they are willing to drag themselves along just to keep the feeling alive. This love, however, may not be for everyone, suggesting that it may have been a taboo or forbidden love.
The chorus of the song urges the singer to let go of everything they know, perhaps including their past and former obsessions, and to embrace the uncertainty and mystery of life. The rain and the night in which they are "spoiled and break" symbolize this unknown and uncontrollable future. The final repetition of "on here" suggests the singer's realization that they are still here in the moment, living and feeling, even without the person they long for.
Little Dragon's lyrics also hint at a physical, visceral connection with nature and the elements, particularly the rain and thunder. This connection seems to be a source of comfort and release for the singer, who might feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions. The line "Do you feel so immortal?" might refer to a spiritual or surreal experience of transcending time and space, or to the collective feeling of being alive and vulnerable in a world that is both beautiful and dangerous.
Overall, "Let Go" is a song about the complexity of love and loss, and the human need to connect with something greater than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You disappeared all of a sudden
I noticed your sudden disappearance, but I do not know where you went
But where?
I am unaware of your current location
I've forgotten to check
I have failed to investigate and gather information on your whereabouts
To follow the hum and the rain
I tried following the sounds of nature to locate you
To follow the drummer
I attempted to track you by following your rhythm or vibe
We lie
We pretend to be in a relationship or love each other
So in love
We feel strongly about each other
But this love is not for everyone
Our love is unique and may not be understood or accepted by others
And I'm just draggin' along
I am moving slowly or aimlessly without a clear direction
Don't want it ever to stop
I hope our current situation, relationship, or feeling will last forever
Daylight spring 'em up along
I experienced a change or revelation that happened during the day
I did and my work began to go, oh
I took a particular action, and after that, I started doing well in my endeavors
And if I ever did you wrong
If I have ever hurt you, caused you pain or disappointment
It's rain on
I am experiencing the consequences or punishment for my actions
Let go of everything I know
I am releasing all my beliefs, knowledge, and understanding of things
I know you're catchin' up soon
I am aware that you will soon catch up with me, or we will meet again soon
Sweet nights with you
I cherish and enjoy the moments I spend with you, especially during the night
Let go so the rain may yawn
I am releasing or surrendering to nature or a higher power, allowing it to take control
We're spoiled and break on here, on here
Our relationship is imperfect or flawed, and it may end soon or fail
Do you feel so immortal?
Are you feeling invincible, unbeatable, or above everyone else?
So real?
Is this situation, relationship, or experience genuine or authentic?
Pushing under the rain
I am moving forward despite the obstacles or barriers that come my way
Feeling thunder and pain
I am experiencing emotional or physical pain and discomfort
Oh, I've forgotten to follow the drum
I have lost my sense of purpose, direction, or focus
I'm laying here falling in love
I am in a vulnerable state and easily falling in love or getting attached
On here, on here
Repeated line to emphasize how our imperfections or challenges are happening in the present
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erik Oskar Bodin, Fredrik Daniel Wallin, Hakan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Eleanora Nagano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You disappeared all of a sudden
But where?
I’ve forgotten to check
To follow the hum and the rain
To follow the drummer
We lie
So in love
But this love is not for everyone
And I’m just draggin’ along
Don’t want it ever to stop
Daylight spring ‘em up along
I did and my work began to go, oh
And if I ever did you wrong
It’s rain on
Let go of everything I know
I know you’re catchin’ up soon
Sweet nights with you
Let go so the rain may yawn
We’re spoiled and break on here, on here
Do you feel so immortal?
So real?
Pushing under the rain
Feeling thunder and pain
Oh, I’ve forgotten to follow the drum
I’m laying here falling in love
Draggin’ along
Don’t want it ever to stop
Daylight spring ‘em up along
I did and my work began to go, oh
And if I ever did you wrong
It’s rain on
Let go of everything I know
I know you’re catchin’ up soon
Sweet nights with you
Let go so the rain may yawn
We’re spoiled and break on here, on here
On here, on here
On here, on here
Let go of everything I know
I know you’re catchin’ up soon
Sweet nights with you
Let go so the rain may yawn
We’re spoiled and break on here, on here
ako mpuntsha
Am I the only one who struggles to pick a favourite track...yet again little dragon leaves me speechless, I honestly get a high from their music, I feel myself get transported to a far away place...and its almost impossible for me to listen to just one track at a time and I always end up listening to the entire album even when im pressed for time..
Denny Lenormand
Her voice is so dreamy. I can listen to all albums completely through.
MrFeyerwire
This whole album was truly a masterpiece, each song arguably its own. So was their album "Machine Dreams" an Indy Electronic masterpiece as well. Ritual Unions was a good album as well, but not my personal favorite despite some first of their kind songs like "Ritual Union" , which included some unique elements towards the end.
Eng_Kush
You sound exactly like me! I love this band :)
Brenda O
I cannot explain what this song makes me feel.
pumpSHO
Transformation and clearing old emotions of hert
Zebulon
Euphoria ⭐
DocM
@ant s a pink cloud specifically
ant s
Like on a cloud floating while the rest of the world is in turmoil
Robert Gipson II
I get the impression that this entire album was about a breakup, which is quite ironic because I was going through one as I listened to it so it was perfect timing in a sense. "Pink Cloud" and "Let Go" are my closure songs.
Thank you Little Dragon and Yukimi.